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1954 crank end float
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:29 pm
by Tazmantic
How did I not notice this before
I’m presuming this is way too much…
Hope photos work tried to add a video
Re: 1954 crank end float
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:12 pm
by clive
When its all assembled the drive spring will pull the whole thing over. Unless you are keen to undertake extra work I would suggest you forget you noticed it.
Re: 1954 crank end float
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 9:49 am
by SPRIDDLER
Quite agree with Clive.
Some end float is necessary to confirm that there is no preload on the crank assembly when the c/case halves are bolted together. Any preload on the crank assembly due to it being constrained axially between the timing side bush and the main bearings would result in the thrust face of the timing side bush wearing away and cause accelerated wear of the ball main bearings.
Re: 1954 crank end float
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:39 pm
by Tazmantic